January 12, 2023

HB Racing D819RS World Spec parts

HB Racing has released a number of new ‘World Spec’ parts for its 1:8 Buggy platform.  During last September’s IFMAR World Championship in Redovan, Spain, their team drivers were running some prototype parts as part of their ongoing chassis development.  The performance increase of the HB Racing D819RS was so good that HB Racing has decided to produce a batch of these World Spec Parts for the owners of D819RS and E819RS.  Among the ‘World Spec’ parts release are a new chassis plate, new front & rear suspension arms and compatible woven graphite covers, a caster block set and a steering block set.  Use of some of the parts require some modifications of the original kit chassis or the use of the new World Spec Chassis.

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January 12, 2023

Willspeed RF3 Conversion Kit for 22 5.0

British specialist buggy manufacturer Willspeed has released their RF3 TLR 22 5.0 2WD Buggy conversion kit.  Progressing on a successful 4 years since the incarnation of the RF2 conversion platform, utilising the same principles and philosophies now proven they took the design back to basics to keep the same integral properties but improve on further adjustability, tunability and durability resulting in an all new platform, with the RF3 the results.

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January 12, 2023

Avid TLR 13mm Shock Bodies

Coming from Avid are these 13mm shock bodies for the TLR 22 and 22X-4 1:10 buggies.  The shocks offer TLR racers the plush feeling of the larger bodies while utilising all your other G3 components.  The larger 13mm body allows for less volume displacement under compression which allows for a much more predictable feeling on the track.  This is why Avid have included (2) 2.0mm thin blank pistons for you to get going. With the piston face being larger at 13mm, this requires more oil to be moved so the standard piston configuration of 2×1.5 in the front and 2×1.6 in the rear does not work the same.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


January 12, 2023

T-works B74.2 Shock Towers +1.5mm Camber Hole

T-works has added to its offering of shock towers for Team Associated’s B74.2 1:10 4WD Buggy.  The V2 versions have a widened +1.5mm camber hole compared to the previous release.  On the rear tower T-works has added a second row of mounting holes to the overall wider V2 tower which like the front is machine from carbon fibre.

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January 10, 2023

O.S.SPEED B21 Ongaro W.C

Famed Japanese engine manufacturer OS Engines are commemorating the addition of another World Championship title with the release of the special edition O.S.SPEED B21 Ongaro W.C engine.  In Redovan, Spain, last September factory driver Davide Ongaro took the overall TQ using a B21 Ongaro Edition before going on to secure a back to back World title.  Now this latest edition of the engine feature parts changed to during the successful defence of this World title.  The outer head has a new design that improved by reducing weight and lowering the center of gravity for better balance.  The laser design has also been brushed up and a graphic with a laurel wreath that honours the world champion has been applied.  The φ6.5mm reducer used at the World Championships is also used, and both parts are made with Ongaro’s request colour jewellery blue anodised aluminium, creating a strong presence as a special model.  The B21 Ongaro W.C special edition is only available in Combo Set with TB02 EFRA2089 (T-2090SC) + MB01-75 (M2000SC).

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January 10, 2023

Avid HB D2 Evo Carbon Shock Towers

Avid Racing has released new carbon fibre shock towers for the HB Racing D2 Evo 1:10 2WD Buggy.  The towers are made from 4mm carbon fibre and feature lightly chamfered edges to help prevent splitting.  They maintain kit geometry with the shock mount holes maintaining kit locations.

Source: Avid [avidrc.com]


January 10, 2023

Redcat Gen9 Trail Truck

Redcat has released its latest offroader, the Gen9 – International Harvester 800A Trail Truck.  Loaded with features, the Gen9 has a two speed transmission, newly designed portal axles, precision suspension geometry with zero bump steer, new compound tires, high torque steering servo, adjustable wheelbase and a highly detailed body with a rear pivot mounting design.  It features a meticulously crafted officially licensed International Scout 800A body.  Molded in three separate pieces which allow for a more realistic full depth interior, the body is internally braced and uses a rear locking pivot mechanism with dual quarter turn fasteners up front.  In the interior, you’ll find an injection molded dashboard, front and rear seats, foot pedals, shifters, door levers, window cranks, removable steering wheel and there’s even a turn signal lever on the steering column. The exterior includes an injection molded roll cage, rock sliders, bumpers, side view mirrors, door handles, windshield wipers, front grill, and buckets for headlights and taillights.

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January 9, 2023

Azarashi ‘Elizas’ body for Genova Buggy

Japan’s Team Azarashi has released their popular Elizas body shell to fit the Genova 1:10 2WD Buggy from G-Force Hobby.  The Genova is best known as the retro style buggy kit that was brought to market with major involvement from RC racing legend Masami Hirosaka.  Team Azarashi describe the body as having ‘tastes that are a bit different from the standard traditional style’ we are used to in the market. The 0.8 Polycarbonate body comes with window masking sheet and velcro tape with the shown AZ-0063 Star Wing available separately.

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